extra chilli flakes (optional)
25g/1oz finely chopped chives
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled and crushed
1 lemon, juice only
large handful flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 litre/1戮 pint hot chicken stock made with stock cubes or just-boiled water
2 dried bay leaves
陆 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp olive oil
175g/6oz pearl barley
1 tsp ground turmeric (or 1 small piece of fresh turmeric, skinned and finely sliced)
1kg/2lb 4oz chicken legs and thighs, skin removed